Submission of Challan, Filing of Private Complaint, Procedure of Private Complaint. (Week 7-8)

Private complaint in a State case, a legal remedy. Offence cognizable by Court of Sessions inquiry should be got conducted by Magistrate u/S. 202, it is not imperative for him to examine I.O. or look into case diaries of Challan case. A Court of law taking cognizance can summon persons complained against.

200- Examination of complainant - A magistrate taking cognizance of an offence on complaint shall, examine upon oath the complainant and witnesses present, if any and the substance of such examination shall be reduced into writing and shall be signed by the complainant and witnesses and also by the magistrate.

Private complaint in a State case, a legal remedy. Offence cognizable by Court of Sessions inquiry should be got conducted by Magistrate u/S. 202, it is not imperative for him to examine I.O. or look into case diaries of Challan case. A Court of law taking cognizance can summon persons complained against.